CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session 3:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Mark Carnevale
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Ernesto Gutierrez
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
Councilmember
Rita Lamb
STUDY SESSION 3:00PM
Normally no action is taken on Study Session Items, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific policy direction and take specific action as necessary. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes unless other provisions are made in advance.
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. STUDY SESSION
A. Presentation Cathedral City High School International Baccalaureate Program
Recommendation: This is a presentation only, there is no formal action required.
B. Report on Becoming a Certified Autism Center
Recommendation: This report is for information only.
C. Ambulance Update
Recommendation: No action needed this is information only.
D. Special Events: Spring 2024 Recap
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion, and direction only.
3. CLOSED SESSION
E. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: Approximately 1.8 acres, APN: 687-472-006 Agency Negotiating: Anne Ambrose, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City; Unidentified potential purchasers
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Disposition
Recommendation: There is no recommendation for this item.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING - 5:30 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. COUNCIL REPORTS
This is an opportunity for each member of the City Council to report on any conferences they attend, local events or make any other comments they may have.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial.
They will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member, Staff Member, or Citizen may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
Recommendation: Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
B. Approval of May 8, 2024 Study Session and Regular Council Minutes Recommendation: Approval of the May 8, 2024, Study Session and Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
C. Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for April 2024 Recommendation: Receive and File Payment of Claims and Demands for April 2024
D. Amendment to American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Side Letter Agreement and Approval of a Resolution Adopting Salary Schedules.
Recommendation: To ratify a side letter with AFSCME and approve a resolution adopting the salary schedules and rescind
resolution 2024-05.
E. Specific Plan Amendment 97-55D
Recommendation: Provide second reading by title only and adopt an ordinance adopting Specific Plan Amendment 97-55D to
the Rio Vista Village/Verano Specific Plan and approving a density transfer within planning areas 5 and 6 of the
Specific Plan.
F. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Appropriations Limit, Gann Initiative Limitation Recommendation: To approve the City’s appropriations limit for the FY 2024/2025, Gann Initiative Limitation.
G. Notice of Completion for Date Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP 8840
Recommendation: To accept and approve the Date Palm Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 8840 as completed; and
authorize the City Manager to execute and file a notice of completion with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office; and authorize the release of retention funds to Granite Construction Co. upon expiration of the notice of
completion.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CFD 2006-1, IA #21, Formation, Election and Ordinance Public Hearing Recommendation: City Council of the City of Cathedral City, acting on behalf of Improvement Area (IA) No. 21 of the City of Cathedral City Community Facilities District (CFD) 2006-1 (law
enforcement, police, paramedic, park and general
maintenance services), adopt the following:
• Resolution of Formation determining the validity of
prior proceedings (Resolution 2024-14, Resolution
of Intention)
• Resolution Calling for a Special Election
• Resolution Canvassing the Results of the Special
Election
• Introduce the 1st reading of an Ordinance
Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax
B. FY 2024/2025 Rate Increase Request for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection for Residential, Commercial and Roll Off Services.
Recommendation: To approve a 2024/2025 tax year rate increase for the collection, recycling, and disposal of municipal solid waste on Commercial, Residential, and Roll-Off Services; and
approve a Resolution approving tax roll billing for
Residential Services.
5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
A. Finalize the name for the Dream Homes neighborhood park currently under construction.
Recommendation: For the City Council to consider the names submitted by the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) for
the upcoming Dream Homes neighborhood Park project,
select and approve a name for the new park.
B. SoundSkilz Taste of Jalisco Contract Renewal
Recommendation: To approve a one-year contract extension with SoundSkilz, Inc., to produce the 2025 Taste of Jalisco Festival.
C. Two-Year Contract with FLOCK Safety for Four ALPR Cameras Recommendation: To approve the two-year contract with FLOCK Safety for four ALPR cameras.
D. Wellness Solutions Program Contract
Recommendation: Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Wellness Solutions Program contract between Cathedral City Police Department and WorkCare, Inc. for the wellness program
in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
E. AB1600 Development Impact Fee Fund Transfers and Restructuring Recommendation: To approve the restructuring of Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Development Impact Fee (DIF) Funds for FY 2023/2024.
6. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for members of the City Council to request that, and for the City Council to discuss whether, one or more items should be added to the agenda of a future regular or special City Council meeting. To comply with the Brown Act, discussion should be limited to whether to add the item(s), and direction given to the City Manager regarding scheduling and prioritization of the item(s).
7. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you desire to address the City Council during the meeting, please complete a Request to Speak Form available at the entrance and present it to the City Clerk. Speakers will be called upon at the appropriate time.
Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68- 700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC